What was found in Greendale's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 99.8 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.8555 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.512 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.565 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.8300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6640 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.6060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00032 mg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GREENDALE WATERWORKS · 14,393 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greendale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREENDALE WATERWORKS | 14,393 |
Frequently asked questions about Greendale tap water
Is Greendale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Greendale. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Greendale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greendale, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greendale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greendale include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.